My LINKcat AccountWhen you sat down at your Thanksgiving Day meal, it was undoubtedly with some combination of family and friends. As is true with any gathering of a large group that meets on an infrequent basis, those who are missing are as noticeable as those who are present. In your early decades those absent undoubtedly come from fulfilling conflicting familial obligations. As the years roll on it is because those absent are permanently gone. Thanksgiving can become a celebration by survivors filled with gratitude that you can still gather together as well as being thankful for the bounties of the harvest and when grandchildren arrive, for the hope of continuing to gather. I’m sure the first Thanksgiving was an acknowledgement of survival and of gratitude. In the midst of our daily life and the perils to life and health that we are all subject to, it is good to have a reason to sit down at a table filled with food at a time when the land is dormant and fecundity is but a distant dream, and hold hands and say “thank you”. I am thankful for you, Gentle Reader, and for your continued support of the library. I hope you had, and continue to have, a joyous time with your families.
Below you will find of the titles of some of the new books which recently arrived at the library. Enjoy! And Thank You.
New Non-Fiction
“Henry V: The Astonishing Triumph of England’s Greatest Warrior King” by Dan Jones. Explores the dramatic life and leadership of Henry V, England's greatest medieval king, detailing how he overcame immense challenges to unite his kingdom, revive its justice system and maritime dominance and achieve military triumphs.
“The PLAN: Manage Your Time Like a Lazy Genius” by Kendra Adachi. The New York Times best-selling author of The Lazy Genius Way brings her signature Kind Big Sister Energy to a practical time management book for people weary of productivity but eager to live a good life.
“Upworthy Good People: Stories from the Best of Humanity” by Gabriel Reilich & Lucia Knell. Communicates the transformative power of kindness through stories of more than 100 good people, brought to readers by Upworthy, the social-media platform where millions find inspiration, joy and daily affirmation.
“Digital Dharma: How AI Can Elevate Spiritual Intelligence and Personal Well-being” by Deepak Chopra. A “New York Times” bestselling author and spiritual leader offers an exploration of how to embrace artificial intelligence as a tool for both personal growth and a deeper understanding of human potential and well-being.
“Carson the Magnificent” by Bill Zehme with Mike Thomas. A much-anticipated biography—20 years in the making—of the entertainer who redefined late-night television and reshaped American culture.
“Cher: The Memoir, Part One” by Cher. The notable pop star and diva offers the first part of her extensive biography about her fascinating life.
New Fiction
“Murder Island” by James Patterson & Brian Sitts. When professor turned crime-fighter Brandt "Doc" Savage and his girlfriend Kira Sunlight land on a desert island in the middle of the Atlantic, they think they've found a perfect utopia, but it turns out to be a living hell.
“The Waiting (Ballard & Bosch)” by Michael Connelly. LAPD Detective Renée Ballard tracks a serial rapist whose trail has gone cold and enlists a new volunteer to the Open-Unsolved Unit: Patrol Officer Maddie Bosch, Harry’s daughter.
“Identity Unknown, No. 29(Kay Scarpetta)” by Patricia Cornwell. Summoned to an eerie, deserted theme park to retrieve the body of a former lover, Dr. Kay Scarpetta faces a perplexing murder scene suggesting otherworldly origins in the latest addition to the long-running series following “Unnatural Death”.
“Sargassa, No.1 (Ex Roman)” by Sophie Burnham. In a speculative empire on the brink of rebellion, young historian Selah Kleios must unravel the mysteries of two cryptic artifacts left by her assassinated father, while navigating political intrigue and a burgeoning underground movement alongside a spy, her half-brother, and a fugitive with personal ties to them all.
“Every Arc Bends Its Radian” by Sergio De La Pava. From a PEN Award–winning author comes an existential detective novel about a private investigator who flees New York City for Colombia after a personal tragedy and finds himself entangled in a young woman’s strange disappearance—which may be connected to one of the world’s most ruthless criminal organizations.
“The Author’s Guide to Murder” by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, & Karen White. At Castle Kinloch in the Scottish Highlands, literary superstar Brett Saffron Presley is found dead under strange circumstances, leading Detective Chief Inspector Euan McIntosh to investigate three American novelists—each with their own motives and secrets—as he uncovers connections between Presley’s murder and the castle’s dark history.
“Robert B. Parker’s Hot Property, No. 52 (Spenser)” by Mike Lupica. During a Boston snowstorm, private detective Spenser learns that his friend and lawyer Rita Fiore has been shot, prompting him to investigate her dangerous list of enemies and uncover dark secrets, all while striving to protect her and reveal the truth behind the attack.